Pomfret School
- Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates.
- Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 360 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
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Pomfret School places among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1894 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 360 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 82% |
| Average Class Size | 11 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for Boarding Students: $64,600 Tuition for Day Students: $40,800 |
| % on Financial Aid | 33% |
| Admissions Director | Amy Graham |
| Admissions Associate | Kelly Sheehan |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling |
School Notes
Mission: Pomfret School cultivates a healthy
interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in its students as it
prepares them for college and to lead and learn in a diverse and
increasingly interconnected society.
Pomfret School develops students who are:
Pomfret School develops students who are:
- Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant questions, pursuing interests and obligations with determination, reflecting on success, and developing resilience from failure;
- Collaborative and Empathic Leadersworking effectively with others in a variety of contexts and a diversity of cultures;
- Critical Thinkerspursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing information with a critical eye; Creative Problem-Solvers producing innovative and original ideas and solutions, whether for the marketplace or the human race;
- Effective Communicatorsconveying the essence of a situation with purpose, clarity, and poise;
- Respectful and Ethical Citizensconducting themselves with integrity, compassion, and responsibility.
- Is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful;
- Values diversity in thought, perspective, and expression;
- Engages not just the mind and the brain, but the heart and the spirit;
- Happens within a variety of contexts and through multiple instructional approaches;
- Requires appropriate levels of rigor and challenge to foster growth and develop mastery.
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